Local News BWU, BL&P in talks after wildcat strike by Barbados Today 08/10/2019 written by Barbados Today 08/10/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset BL&P employees during this morning’s strike. Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 187 A work stoppage at the Barbados Light and Power left managers locked in discussions with the Barbados Workers Union. Scores of linesmen abandoned their posts at the power company’s Garrison Hill headquarters from as early as 7:30 this morning. They instead reported outside the front of the building with the backing of the president of the BWU’s BL&P division, Howard Griffith. BL&P employees during this morning’s strike. Around midday, a contingent from the union which included Light & Power’s Deputy Director of Industrial Relations Dionne Howard, along with Industrial Relations Officers Shakeda Williams, Cameron Layne and Sean Scott accompanied the workers into a nearby carpark to discuss the way forward. When they emerged, Howard revealed workers would be heading back to their posts pending discussions with management. She said: “We have met with the workers, we are clear on the issue, we have reached out to the management and we are scheduled to meet later today, so we will see how best we can solve this issue without any further disruption. “They will return to work at this time pending that discussion.” You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Company officials provided no details about the problems which sparked the action. While initial attempts to gain clarity from management officials were refused, Communications Coordinator Jennifer Blackman said in a statement discussions would continue this week and operations would resume “as normal”. kareemsmith@barbadostoday.bb Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Soca star Rupee’s ‘Tempted to Touch’ certified gold by RIAA 16/02/2025 A sweet serving of soca music at Holetown Festival 16/02/2025 Reparations exhibition opens 16/02/2025